The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to providing a secure campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as enhanced security for real and personal property through controlled distribution of keys and electronic access.

Trees provide numerous tangible and intangible benefits to the University of North Texas. Therefore, the University resolves to protect, nurture, and renew this valuable resource following the tenants outlined in this policy.

This policy establishes procedures for the construction, renovation, repair and alterations of University buildings and facilities in a safe, cost effective manner consistent with laws and regulations of the State and the University.

The University of North Texas is committed to efficient utility use in concert with supporting the University’s missions.

This policy establishes regulations for the safe operation and parking of vehicles on the grounds, streets, drives, alleys, and any other institutional property owned or lease by UNT.

University of North Texas Board of Regents is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the safety and welfare of students, employees, and property, and other rules and regulations it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of Chapter 51, Subchapter E, Texas Education Code and the governance of the University.

The University police department may dispose of abandoned and unclaimed personal property that comes into its possession in the course of performing official duties. This property includes, but is not limited to, currency, abandoned motor vehicles, bicycles, books, clothing, and electronic devices. Property held as evidence will be presumed abandoned after it is no longer valuable as evidence and is not claimed by its rightful owner.

The University of North Texas Board of Regents has established a campus law enforcement agency with commissioned peace officers who, as specified in Section 105.152 of the Education Code, are empowered with the same jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and immunities as specified in section 51.203, Education Code.

University vehicles and mobile equipment may be operated only by an individual who meets the eligibility requirements established by Risk Management Services (RMS).

The University of North Texas is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of its community, including non-student minors. It is the policy of the University of North Texas to provide oversight and training for all programs and activities involving minors held on university property or operated by the university.